Encyclopedia of Pain

2007 Edition

Ischemic Heart Disease

Reference work entry
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-29805-2_2061

Definition

Is a condition in which blood flow (and thus oxygen and nutrients) is reduced in areas of the heart where the diameters of the coronary arteries are significantly narrowed.

 Visceral Pain Model, Angina Pain

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